For those of you too young to remember(or admit it) - the quote Have I reached the party to whom I am speaking? is from the fabulous(and comedic genius, my opinion) Lily Tomlin and her character Ernestine who worked for the phone company(long before its break-up).

Her witty comebacks made comedy history but I have been reminded of the quote over the last few weeks while making(or attempting) to make showing appointments or to ask a question of an agent.

I had just arrived back in my office after picking up my open house signs from the broker caravan of my new listing and answered my cell while opening the door. Hi, Michael this is Said His Name So Quickly, I see you have a new listing at 480 South Orange Grove. Yes, I do. What can I do for you? How did it go today? Did you sell it? How many offers? Not sold, no offers. How can I (76 comments)

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